Tuesday, January 9, 2018

I love doing conventions, and I’m always really thrilled to return to the Arisia family each year!

And look… I am actually remembering to post my schedule so people can find me!

During hours I’m not on panels or giving workshops, there is an
excellent chance you will find me at the Broad Universe table in the
Dealer’s Room. I have books! It makes me super happy when people buy
said books and ask for signatures. <3 br="">3>

So, outside of the Broad Universe table, here’s where you can find me THIS weekend at ARISIA!

I’m hosting the Broad Universe party at Arisia, and they put
me in Room 404 again—and even a technophobe like me can make bad puns. Do find us and enjoy great food, great
stories, and meet some awesome Broads!

(I’m waking up early after throwing a party for y’all!) Come
discover your new favorite writer as members of Broad Universe read short
excerpts from their work. Each writer has just a few minutes to show you what
she’s capable of! We offer chocolate and the chance to win prizes. Broad
Universe is an international organization that supports women writers, editors,
and publishers. NOTE: Not all authors may be in attendance for the entire time
slot. Other members of Broad Universe not listed may be reading.

(I’m moderating!) With anthologies such as _The Starlit
Wood_, along with many authors choosing to rewrite and rework old fairy tales,
what is the purpose of rewriting our myths, or writing new ones? What can we
learn about ourselves when we bring these old stories into today? What is the
purpose of creating new fairy tales?

Sunday, January 14,
11:30 AM, Bulfinch – Writing & Tarot

Last year we filled this up, so this year you gotta pre-sign
up at PROGRAM NEXUS. In any case, I love teaching this hands-on workshop that
talks about Tarot as both a tool for divination and a tool for your writing.

Sunday, January 14,
4:00 PM, Alcott – Tricks for Self-Editing

I’m thrilled to be giving this workshop again too, and this
is another that fills up quickly, so pre-sign up at PROGRAM NEXUS. Why should
you sign-up and come to this workshop? I’ve edited over 50 books for multiple publishing
houses; I teach writing and editing; and I put a lot of effort into not making
people cry.And what I can teach you
will make you a better writer because most of writing is editing.

This is Trisha’s killing the workshops year at Arisia! And
it’s another one you should pre-sign up for at PROGRAM NEXUS.I’ve been in business as “A Novel Friend”
since 2003—and I have the tax forms to prove it.This is a look at the business side of making
a career as a writer or editor, whether you want to stick to fiction or branch
out into journalism, non-fiction, or “other” realms.

Monday, January 15,
11:30 AM, Marina 1 – Spec Poetry Reading

I also write poetry! And so do a bunch of other awesome
folks. Do you? Join us or come listen.If you want to read, come early to sign up for a slot.

(Because animal stories! And as an editor, I have been known
to leave...detailed...comments on misuse of animals in Track Changes.) Whether
you're writing horses and dragons in a medieval setting, or having your space
hero(ine) bond with a psychic cat or flying banshee, incorporating animals into
your fiction requires knowledge of how real-life animals act. Our panel of
experts will discuss how to write real and unreal animals, what they eat, how
often they need to rest, how they act around humans, other animals and
machinery; and other interesting tidbits which can bring your sci-fantasy
stories to life.